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Evans Soligo
Evans Soligo (born 14 January 1979) is a retired Italian footballer who played as a midfielder. He spend his entire career at clubs in Italy's Serie B and Serie C. Career Born in Marghera, the inland part of Venice, Soligo started his career at hometown club A.C. Venezia. Since 1998–99 season he was loaned to Serie C1 and Serie C2 clubs Sandonà, SPAL and Lumezzane, which also located in northern Italy. After Venezia owner Maurizio Zamparini took over Palermo from by–then A.S. Roma President Franco Sensi in July, Zamparini bought most of the player of Venezia to Palermo in August and planned to sell Venezia to uncredited person (AC Venezia then fold in 2005). Players namely Stefano Morrone, Daniel Andersson, Bilica, Igor Budan, Francesco Ciullo, Kewullay Conteh, Arturo Di Napoli, Valentino Lai, Filippo Maniero, Antonio Marasco, Francesco Modesto, Frank Ongfiang, Generoso Rossi, Mario Santana, Ighli Vannucchi and William Viali all left for the Sicily side. But at the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marghera
Marghera is a ''municipalità'' (borough) of the ''comune'' of Venice, Italy. It includes the industrial area known as Porto Marghera (English: Marghera Port) or Venezia Porto Marghera. Etymology The name Marghera is said in popular myth to come from Venetian dialectal "Mar gh' era," meaning "There was the sea"; the original form, however, was Mergaria, whose origin is unclear. History At the beginning of the 20th century Venice's existing port at Bacino San Marco was incapable of servicing large modern ships. A new port was constructed at the western end of Venice at Stazione Marittima, but it became clear that if industry was developed in its immediate vicinity it would negatively impact on the historical city and tourism. As a result, by 1917 – during the First World War – the Italian government decided to develop an industrial zone and state-of-the-art port at Marghera on the mainland, opposite Venice and near the town of Mestre. A major backer of the scheme was Count Gius ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurizio Zamparini
Maurizio Zamparini (9 June 1941 – 1 February 2022) was an Italian businessman. He was the owner and director of football club U.S. Città di Palermo between July 2002 – February 2017 and from July 2017 – December 2018. Biography Zamparini had business interests in several fields, with ''Emmezeta'' department stores being the most important one. He entered into football in 1987, after having bought then- Serie C2 club Venezia, saving it from a possible bankruptcy. His investments in the football club led Venezia to reach Serie A in a few years. He sold Venezia in 2002 in order to buy then-Serie B club Palermo from A.S. Roma chairman Franco Sensi with the goal to bring the Sicilian team back to Serie A, a goal that was achieved with promotion in the 2003–04 season. In April 2012, Zamparini was suspended one year for involvement in third-party ownership; however, this was shortened to five months after appeal. On 27 February 2017, Zamparini stepped down as chairman of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Ongfiang
Franck Olivier Ongfiang (born 6 April 1985) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career Early career and Italy Born in Yaoundé, Ongfiang started his European career at France for Bordeaux. In the 2001–02 season, he was signed by Venezia and made his Serie A debut on 17 March 2002 against Chievo, substituted Arturo Di Napoli in the last minutes. The match ended in 1–1 draw. At that time he was the 4th all-time youngest Serie A foreign player, after Valeri Bojinov, Lampros Choutos and Claiton. In August 2002, after Venezia's owner Maurizio Zamparini purchased Palermo, he followed his team-mates likes Di Napoli, Kewullay Conteh, Mario Santana, Igor Budan, Stefano Morrone and Daniel Andersson, etc. transferred to the Sicily side. In 2003–04 season, he left for Cesena of Serie C1 on loan. In the next season, played for Martina. Africa & Middle East On 1 July 2005, he left for Espérance de Tunis and played at 2005 CAF Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francesco Modesto
Francesco Modesto (born 16 February 1982) is an Italian football coach and a former player, currently in charge as manager of club Vicenza. As a player, he was a wing-back or winger on the left flank. Playing career Cosenza Modesto started his career at home region club Cosenza. Palermo In 2001–02 season, Modesto was signed by A.C. Venezia and loaned back to Cosenza. In August 2002, After Venezia owner Maurizio Zamparini purchased Palermo, he followed teammate travelled to the Sicily side. In January 2004 Modesto was signed by Ascoli in a temporary deal. The loan was renewed in summer 2004. Reggina In summer 2005 Modesto was signed by Reggina in a co-ownership deal for €400,000 fee.U.S. Città di Palermo S.p.A. ''bilancio'' (financial report and accounts) on 30 June 2006, PDF purchased from Italian C.C.I.A.A. (in Italian) In June 2006 Reggina signed him outright for an additional €500,000 fee. Genoa On 2 July 2008 Modesto was signed by Genoa for €5 million fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio Marasco
Antonio Marasco (born 19 February 1970) is an Italian former professional footballer. From 2007, he played as a midfielder in Serie D, the fifth highest level in Italian football and the level right below the professional league. Career Born in Torre Annunziata, the Province of Naples, Campania, Marasco started his career at hometown club Savoia of Serie D. He won the Group M champions and promoted to Serie C2 in 1990. In 1991, he left for Serie B side Avellino (which also located in Campania) and followed the team relegated in 1992. He followed the team promoted back to Serie B in 1995. In 1996, he returned to Savoia at Serie C1. In October 1997, he left for Serie B side Reggiana. In October 1998, he left for Serie B side Hellas Verona along with Stefano Guidoni. He won Serie B champion and made his Serie A debut in 1999–2000 season. In the 2000–01 season, he left for Serie B side Venezia, which won promotion to Serie A in June 2001. In August 2002, after Venezia's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filippo Maniero
Filippo "Pippo" Maniero (born 11 September 1972, in Padua) is an Italian retired association footballer who played as a Forward (association football)#Striker, striker. Club career Maniero played for several teams throughout his career, most notably A.C. Milan, Parma F.C., Parma, U.S. Città di Palermo, Palermo and Torino F.C., Torino. On 31 August 2005, after having been released on a free transfer consequently to the cancellation of Torino, he signed for Rangers F.C., Rangers, the last day of the transfer window at the start of the 2005–06 season. He later joined Piovese Calcio 1919, Nuova Piovese, a Veneto, Venetian team of Eccellenza league, leading it to Serie D promotion. In July 2006 he left Nuova Piovese for Legnarese, a small Prima Categoria (8th division) team in which he started his playing career, where he spent the 2006–07 season. References External linksCareer profile @ FootballPlus.com {{DEF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valentino Lai
Valentino Lai (born 3 February 1984) is a former footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Italy, Lai represented Sweden internationally. Club career Born in Cagliari, Italy, Lai started his career playing for Swedish club FBK Balkan at youth level, and subsequently Malmö FF. In 2001, he moved back to Italy playing for Venezia, where he made his Serie A debut. In 2002, he moved to Palermo, appearing just in one Serie B match. After two loan spells at the Serie B level, in Salernitana and Triestina, in June 2005 Lai decided to return in Sweden by signing a 2-years contract for Landskrona BoIS, playing in Superettan. Then he went to the Danish club Vejle Boldklub. In the winter of 2010, Valentino went to Apollon Limassol Apollon Limassol FC ( el, Απόλλων Λεμεσού, ''Apollon Lemesou'') is a Cypriot sports club, based in Limassol. It has football, basketball and volleyball teams. Founded in 1954, Apollon FC currently plays in the Cypriot First Divisi ... on a l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arturo Di Napoli
Arturo Di Napoli (born 18 April 1974) is an Italian football coach and former player, who played as a striker. He is currently head coach of Italian amateurs Cologno. Playing career From Empoli to Messina Di Napoli started his career in minor Italian clubs, before being picked up by Napoli when Freddy Rincón's loan deal expired. Di Napoli scored five times for the Neapolitans, before being sold to Internazionale, where he was unable to make an impact. In 1998, he was signed by Empoli on loan. In June 1999, he was signed by Piacenza for 7 billion Italian lire. In January 2005, his contract with Messina was extended to summer 2008. From Salernitana to Messina After Messina went bankrupt, Siena signed him on free transfer and loaned him to Salernitana. He guided the Campanian side to promotion in the Italian Serie B, and was acquired half of the registration rights in July 2008. In his Serie B season with Salernitana, he provided 13 goals, being instrumental into guiding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kewullay Conteh
Kewullay Conteh (born 31 December 1977) is a Sierra Leonean former professional Association football, footballer who played as a defender. He spent most his career in Italy while representing the Sierra Leone national team at international level. Career Kewullay was born and raised in Fourah Bay, a neighbourhood in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Limba parents. He attended the Albert Academy Secondary school in Freetown. Conteh first moved to Italy in November 1995, joining Serie A team Atalanta from Swedish side FC Café Opera (now AFC United). He played two times for Atalanta, all in his first season with the ''nerazzurri'', making his debut in a 1–0 loss against Fiorentina on 20 April 1996. After a short stint back to FC Café Opera, Conteh then joined Serie B side Chievo Verona in January 1998. He played three seasons for the ''flying donkeys'', before signing for Venezia in 2000. After two seasons for Venezia, one in Serie B and one in Serie A, Conteh, together with many oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francesco Ciullo
Francesco Ciullo (born 30 September 1979 in Marghera) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Football career Ciullo started playing professional football in 1997 with his hometown team S.S.C. Venezia. The next season, he went out to Sandonà (Serie C2), where he played 32 games and he scored 10 goals. After a year Ciullo returned to Venezia team, with which he played two games, but did not score any goals. The next season, Ciullo was engaged by A.C. Reggiana, and had a productive Lega Pro Prima Divisione season with his new club, scoring one goal in ten league games. Ciullo later signed on with Ascoli Calcio where he played 24 games and scored one goal. Next year Ciullo changed again, to play with the U.S. Triestina Calcio team (Lega Pro Prima Divisione). Here he played for three years making 40 appearances and scoring 8 goals. After two years with Arezzo team and Pavia team, Triestina bought him again and he returned to his old team where he collected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Igor Budan
Igor Budan (born 22 April 1980) is a Croatian former footballer who played as a forward. He currently works as deputy director of football for Serie A club Spezia. Club career Early career Budan played for his native NK Rijeka for two seasons before moving to Italy in 1999. At that time Serie A imposed non-EU quota per team that each team could be used in the field. Budan spent 2000–01 season with Empoli as well as Swiss club Bellinzona (in Italian speaking region of Switzerland) in order to free the quota for other players. Budan was one of the players transferred to Palermo from Venezia in 2002. The ex-owner of Venezia, Maurizio Zamparini, had bought Palermo in July 2002. Atalanta He spent two very good seasons between 2003 and 2005 with Atalanta, where he was a regular. Atalanta excised the option to sign Budan in June 2004 but Palermo also excised the counter-option, however, the loan later extended. Atalanta signed Budan in co-ownership deal in summer 2005 for €1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
